Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork
Location Name or Route
Cardiff Fork
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
16"
Width
100'
Vertical
800'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Comments
At least 3 skier triggered wind slabs with one skier taking a ride after triggering hang fire above a previously released slide.
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